In this 25.10 patch, the new game mode 'Overcharge' is finally revealed. Unpredictable battles will take place in Bandle City. In addition, the Mythic Shop revamp, Southeast Asia server ranked game adjustments, and a large-scale AP item update and champion balance adjustments, various changes that will shake up the landscape of LoL have been applied.
The biggest highlight of this patch is definitely the arrival of the new game mode 'Overcharge'. This 5v5 team-based mode features fast-paced battles in a small area, where the team that pushes minions into the enemy base and reduces the enemy team's health to 0 first wins. It's similar to ARAM, but the charm is that you can choose the champion you want and focus only on team fights. You can enjoy it for a limited time until the 25.13 patch on June 25th, so hurry to Bandle City.
In the game, the massive changes to AP items are noticeable. Attempts have been made to increase the diversity of item choices by buffing underperforming items and nerfing items that are too powerful. The stats and recipes of major AP items such as Archangel's Staff, Horizon Focus, and Hextech Rocketbelt have been changed, which is expected to have a significant impact on champion item builds. The Unsealed Spellbook rune has also increased its usability through cooldown reduction.
Champion balance adjustments are also a must. Some champions such as Cho'Gath, Fiddlesticks, Senna, Smolder have been buffed, while Kayn, Lulu, Naafiri, Vi, Xin Zhao, Yuumi have been nerfed. The changes to each champion have been carefully applied according to their role and play style, and are expected to be an important variable in future meta changes.
In addition, Chroma icons from previous Mythic sets have been added to the Mythic Shop list, allowing you to find more diverse products, and bug fixes and convenience improvements in the game have been steadily carried out. In particular, the friend list UI improvement is expected to be an important stepping stone for future updates.
This 25.10 patch is expected to breathe new life into LoL through various changes such as the new game mode, item and champion balance adjustments. In particular, attention is focused on whether the new game mode 'Overcharge' can provide fresh fun for players who prefer short and intense battles.
Webzine InvenKim Byung-ho Reporter
2025-05-15